Definition of supper
1a : the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at middayb : a social affair featuring a supper; especially : an evening social especially for raising funds a church supper
2 : the food served as a supper eat your supper
3 : a light meal served late in the evening
From the M-W Editors
Examples of supper in a Sentence
I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers.
It's almost time for supper.
We took a walk after supper.
I had too much wine at supper.
He didn't come home for supper.
Recent Examples of supper from the Web
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The crowd, some of the them from fairly distant points, milled around in Eaglet Theater patio alongside the big yellow tent, and some took supper scattered at canopied tables.
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Over the phone on Friday, Grether-Sweeney said that her department serves about 19,000 lunches a day, as well as 3,000 to 5,000 suppers and 10,000 to 11,000 breakfasts.
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Wine, beverages, and a light supper will be provided, but reservations are required.
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Guests should bring chairs or blankets and are encouraged to bring a picnic supper.
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Where to eat: Mario’s, the Italian supper club (313-832-1616).
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The Schilling family, former operators of the Beverly Hills Supper Club, propose building a private supper club in Butler County.
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Right after scarfing down a quick supper earlier in the evening, Paul mumbled goodbye to his mom, who was still getting used to the fact that his dad had all of a sudden died.
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Origin and Etymology of supper
Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup
First Known Use: 13th century
SUPPER Defined for English Language Learners
supper
playDefinition of supper for English Language Learners
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: the evening meal
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: a social event especially for raising money that takes place in the evening and includes a meal
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: a light meal or snack that is eaten late in the evening
SUPPER Defined for Kids
supper
playDefinition of supper for Students
1 : the evening meal especially when dinner is eaten at midday
2 : refreshments served late in the evening especially at a social gathering
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See words that rhyme with supper Spanish Central: Translation of supper Nglish: Translation of supper for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of supper for Arabic speakers
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